Epiphone WildKat Electric Guitar Reviews
Make / Model: Epiphone WildKat
Gear Type: Guitars
Cost / Purchase Detail: bought at Motor City Guitar $555.00 w/case.
What you like: This guitar has the sweet sound of P90 pickups.It is antique natural,and very comfortable.A small bodied semi-hollow bodywith a Bigsby style tailpiece. Alot of bang for the buck..It plays all styles of music with ease and doesn't seem to need amp settings to be changed too much. I play through a Peavey Classic 30 amp,and they seem to be a very good combination.I have also played this guitar through Marshall,and Fender amps.No problem.
It has two single coil pickups,but is very quiet. I am amazed by the quality,and tone,and most everything about it. It does tend to squeal a bit at High volumes..But it took me alot to get it there. Unless I stand RIGHT in front of the amp.Then obviously it will feedback.But that is common sense,and all guitars do given that situation. No real surprises from Epiphone on this. Just a quality instrument at an affordable price,with sweet tone,and style.
What you don't like: My only complaints is with the switches and pots they put on this guitar.take the time to upgrade the pots,and you will be happy. the knobs seem to be just thrown on.I.E.:they are on crooked,and wabble when turned. But for the price,and considering the rest of the assets I can't kick too bad..
Construction / Quality: Good construction. No visible glue or finish flaws. the finish is on smooth,and no runs or buildups to be seen
Bottom Line: For the money the "Kat" series of guitar represents a great value.The AlleyKat is cool too.But I prefer the P90 sound,so this is the axe for my tastes.It has replaced my Gibson les Paul,and my tele as my working guitar.If this thing were lost or stolen I would be fast on the trail of a new one. It is so sweet to play,and to hear. The sound is so nice. Distorted or clean,it shines. A solid guitar buy. Check it out.
Rating: 5 out of 5!
Author: Buford
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